Utah Code 77-5-6. Suspension on filing articles — Vacancy, how filled
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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-5-6
- Acquittal:
- Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- A verdict of "not guilty."
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
When articles of impeachment are presented to the Senate, and the officer has been served with a copy of the articles, the officer shall be temporarily suspended from office and may not exercise the duties of the office until the officer is acquitted. Upon the suspension of any officer, other than the governor, or a justice or judge of a court of record, the office shall be temporarily filled by an appointment made by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, until the acquittal of the party impeached, or, in the case of the officer’s removal, until the vacancy is filled at the next election as provided by law.
Amended by Chapter 352, 2020 General Session